Melton Secondary College was the first secondary school built in Melton, Victoria, Australia. The school currently offers studies in 34 VCE subjects and 23 VET subjects. Houses Interhouse competitions remain an integral part of the school's ethos. The four Houses with their associated colours are: Yangardook (Red) Kororoit (Blue) Djerriwarrh (Green) Pywheitjorrk (Yellow) The names for the houses were derived from local waterways. The houses compete in 2 Major Competitions: Athletics Swimming Kororoit current champions for athletics and swimming in 2013 Music There is a Concert Band which reached a peak in 2006 with more than 75 members attending regular rehearsals and music lessons. Other Major Ensembles Jazz Woodwind Brass Flute Guitar Vocal WORKSHOPS with outstanding ARTISTS Major Pat Picket, Don Burrows, James Morrison, Graeme Lylall, Gary Hommelhoff, New Zealand Army Band, Australian Army Band, Majoe Peter Grant, Mark Summerbell- Orchestra Victoria, Peter Moore - Orchestra Victoria, 2005-2009 ORCHESTRA VICTORIA AWARDS 1st School from Victoria to perform at "Movieworld". (2000) 1st School in the Western Suburbs to make a CD at Tamworth, N.S.W. (2000) 1st School in the Western suburbs to win the Boorandara Eistedfod. (1998) 1st School in the Western Suburbs to win the State "C" Grade Championship. (1999, 2005) 1st School in the Western Suburbs to win the State "Novice" Grade Championship.(2002) Bendigo Eistedfod – Won "C grade" Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble, (2004–2006, 2007) 2nd Boxhill State Championships "B" Grade. (2006) "Music Play for Life" - Guitars in schools Project (2006) 1st State Championships "C" Grade. (2008) Rock Eisteddfod Challenge Melton Secondary College had a very successful Rock Eisteddfod team for many years. Among the achievements: 1994: The Beatles 1995: Space Impressions (Junior Team) 1995: Body Image (Senior Team) 1996: Special Days (Junior Team) 1996: Casanova (Senior Team) 1997: Gold Rush (Junior Team) 1997: Elvis (Senior Team) 1998: From the Tsar With Love - Revolution (Based on the Russian Revolution and the Tsar Nicholas II): 1st Place, Open Division 1999: What's For Dinner? (Based on the Addams Family): 5th Place, Premier Division - The first Victorian school in its state to obtain a place in their first year in Premier Division 2000: De Amor En Espana - Love in Spain (Roughly based in the musical Carmen): 5th Place, Premier Division 2001: Rock'n'the River (Roughly based on Showboat): 6th Place, Premier Division 2002: Gentleman Prefer Blondes (Based on the life of Marilyn Monroe): 2nd Place, Premier Division and